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Windows 7: Phone call PC SCAM

I really don't know what I've done wrong. These idiots are calling me every day almost. I recieved another call today. I mean, how many times do I have to call them scammers and hang up on them before they get the message?

Maybe you signed up for the "suckers list" or a good friend signed you up..

Rich

Not only that, Rich. I must be real high on the suckers list to get 3 calls in one week. But, I tried to get them to move me down a couple of spots.

I had a good laugh about all this above. It would make a beautiful sketch by Mr. Bean.
The thing i am surprised about is that they tell you they KNOW something is wrong
with your machine but then have to ask you to give them access to it. I don't think
i could control myself and keep talking to them. Ah well .....
PS. Here you can see the advantage of Linux again.....

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